title: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty - a literature review.
abstract: Professor Grammont revolutionised shoulder surgery with his reverse shoulder arthroplasty design. Patients who had poor results from a conventional shoulder replacement because of cuff deficiency can now be treated effectively. Although designed for cuff tear arthropathy, indications continue to evolve and broaden. The initial results look very promising and the implant has gained much popularity over the years. The article provides an extensive literature review of the indications, results and complications for reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
authors.affiliation: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BL, UK.
authors.forename: Aatif
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mahmood
authors.forename: Joby Jacob George
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Malal
authors.forename: Mohammed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Waseem
keywords: Cuff deficiency; reverse shoulder arthroplasty; rotator cuff arthropathy.; shoulder arthritis; shoulder arthroplasty